"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ~Buddha

Our Weeklong Intensive workshops are designed to provide emotional healing for those suffering from anorexia, bulimia or compulsive eating. The workshop consists of group therapy, lectures, films, psychodrama, experiential therapy and family sculpture techniques. Abstinent meals are served.

Client population for the workshop may include:

Those recovering from an eating disorder or those who have an eating disorder and have relapsed or are in pre-relapse.

Those who think they may have an eating disorder, but have not fully acknowledged it.

Those who want to renew their decision to recover.

Those who are in the early stages of an eating disorder and do not require residential treatment.

Participants will:

• Identify the problem.
• Receive education.
• Participate in body imaging.
• Realize the role of family dynamics.
• Receive nutritional training and a food plan.
• Learn to let food assume its proper place in life.

Admission:

Participants must be actively involved in a 12-step program, working with a therapist on a regular basis, or willing to begin one of the two.

Accommodations:

Workshop participants are housed in the charming Once Upon a Time Bed & Breakfast, located one block from the Shades of Hope campus. Meals are served in the Campus Dining Room and daily workshop sessions are held in the backyard "bunkhouse" on the Once Upon a Time property. Transportation is provided during the workshop.

Cost:    $2195.00 - All inclusive.                     

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